The distance between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Cherbourg.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).
The distance between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | €76($76) | every 3 hours | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus to Paris - Orly Airport, train | 7hrs | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €86($86) | on demand | 476km (296 miles) |
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.